{"id":50431,"date":"2018-09-30T21:58:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T01:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=50431"},"modified":"2018-09-30T21:58:22","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T01:58:22","slug":"sony-michel-bounces-back-as-new-england-patriots-stun-miami-dolphins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2018\/09\/30\/sony-michel-bounces-back-as-new-england-patriots-stun-miami-dolphins\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Michel Bounces Back As New England Patriots Stun Miami Dolphins in 38-7 Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Was anyone really worried<\/a> about the New England Patriots<\/a>? After two straight weeks of losing, the 1-2 Patriots squared off against the 3-0 Miami Dolphins<\/a> in what was supposed to be an epic AFC East matchup. Well, it was…just not for Miami<\/em>. The Patriots we all know and love made a stunning return to Gillette Stadium and stomped the Dolphins<\/a> in a 38-7 win.\u00a0 Sony Michel<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>led the way on the ground, the defense dominated throughout the game, and the passing offense got back on track.<\/p>\n

Sony Michel, New England Patriots Stun Miami Dolphins in 38-7 Win<\/h1>\n

Offensive Struggles Erased<\/h2>\n

This is the Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> we all know and love. The 41-year-old quarterback had a field day against a Miami defense that, on paper, should have been a concern for a struggling Patriots defense. Brady threw for 274 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.<\/p>\n

James White<\/a><\/strong> had the biggest day on offense. White reeled in two touchdowns – one rushing, one receiving – and a total of 112 yards on 16 plays. Rookie running back Sony Michel saw some explosive runs as well, managing 112 yards and a touchdown<\/a> in his third NFL outing. If today was any indication of Michel’s future, consider his future bright.<\/p>\n

The team’s struggling wide receiver corps saw improvements<\/a> as well. A surprise touchdown from Cordarrelle Patterson<\/a><\/strong> – his first since 2016 – added to the team’s early lead. Josh Gordon<\/a><\/strong> also made his Patriots debut against the Dolphins<\/a>. Gordon reeled in just two receptions for 32 yards. His first connection was a clutch reception to convert a third-down. Gordon’s first reception received a standing ovation from the Gillette crowd. Looking ahead, Gordon feels at home in Foxboro already. After the game, he told reporters that he’s already building a rapport with Brady, a relationship he feels will continue to improve over time.<\/p>\n

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Josh Gordon says he's confident he can take advantage of this opportunity with the Patriots. He says Tom Brady is rooting for him.<\/p>\n

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) September 30, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n